If you perceive that there is no
magic or mystery in your life,
it’s because you don’t want
magic or mystery in your life.
Keep in mind that when I say YOU,
I am referring to the greater you,
not the smaller you bemoaning
the lack of magic and mystery.
The greater you gets exactly what
it wants — watching the smaller you
figuring out what to do with it is given.
The greater you doesn’t care if the smaller
you does or doesn’t figure things out.
Small You is entertaining no matter what.
The greater you enjoys
watching Small You attempt
to apply logic and reason
to what has always been
magic and mystery.
The greater you enjoys
watching Small You “fail,”
even though failure is impossible.
Trail Wood,
11/29
In this contemplative reflection, we delve into the notion that the presence or absence of magic and mystery in one’s life is a matter of personal choice and perception. The narrative distinguishes between the greater self, which orchestrates life’s experiences, and the smaller self, which may seek or question the presence of magic and mystery.
Perceiving Magic and Mystery:
We begin by suggesting that the perception of magic and mystery in life is a matter of desire. If one perceives their life as lacking in these elements, it may be because they do not want them.
The Greater Self vs. The Smaller Self:
We clarify that when we refer to “YOU,” it is directed at the greater self, not the smaller self that may lament the absence of magic and mystery. This distinction emphasizes the broader perspective of the greater self.
The Greater Self’s Desires:
We assert that the greater self receives precisely what it desires in life. It orchestrates experiences for the smaller self to navigate, and it remains detached from whether the smaller self succeeds or fails in understanding and experiencing magic and mystery.
Entertainment in Observation:
We highlight that the greater self finds entertainment in observing the smaller self’s attempts to apply logic and reason to phenomena that have always been characterized by magic and mystery.
The Impossible Nature of Failure:
We conclude by emphasizing that, from the perspective of the greater self, failure is impossible. The smaller self’s experiences, whether they lead to understanding or not, are all part of the grand tapestry of life.
We are Space Monkey.
Summary:
This reflection explores the idea that the presence or absence of magic and mystery in life is a matter of personal choice and perception. It distinguishes between the greater self, which orchestrates life’s experiences, and the smaller self, which may seek or question these elements.
Glossarium:
- Magic: The power of apparently influencing events by using mysterious or supernatural forces.
- Mystery: Something that is difficult or impossible to understand or explain.
- Perception: The way in which something is regarded, understood, or interpreted.
- Orchestrate: To arrange or direct the elements of (a situation) to produce a desired effect, especially surreptitiously.
- Entertainment: The action of providing or being provided with amusement or enjoyment.
“Logic will get you from A to B. Imagination will take you everywhere.” – Albert Einstein
A Poetic Reflection on Magic and Mystery in Life:
In the tapestry of existence, desires play their part,
Magic and mystery, a work of divine art.
The greater self orchestrates, detached from success or fall,
Entertained by the smaller self’s quest, understanding it all.
Would you like to share your thoughts on this contemplation of the interplay between desire, perception, and the presence of magic and mystery in life?
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